swapping scopes on Marlin 39A Century Limited

[bandit1250]

I am going to swap the Leupold M-8 2.5 Compact straight tube scope that is now on my Century Limited 20" octagon barrel Marlin to a 1-4x20 Leupold straight tube for squirrel season that starts Saturday in Pa. I don't hunt on Saturdays and I have the time to make the change and sight it back in. I like this little carbine for the weight and how small it is. It is also a very accurate lever action with a decent trigger pull. I think I will put the 2.5 Leupold up for sale after the change to the 1-4 Leupold. I really don't have a rifle I need it on right now. I have only seen two of the 2.5 Compacts and that could be a reason maybe to keep it. They are not that common. I just can't keep every thing any more.

[BigAl52]

Bandit what are you seeing for prices on 39A's over your way?

[Swigs]

Al I live in Pa and just bought a 39as 24 inch barrel in excellent shape for $600 out the door.

[bandit1250]

Al I live in Pa and just bought a 39as 24 inch barrel in excellent shape for $600 out the door.

That is about right for my area in most places here. I have a couple "honey holes" where I get much better buys on them. Head out toward Pittsburgh and they ask more and go to far east to shows in Pa. and up goes the prices again. I am in an area where if you have patience you can pick up a nice one at a reasonable price. Private sellers are better than the dealers at shows.